Stranded animals rescued in Alberta

June 22, 2013

Severe flooding in Alberta has forced officials to declare states of emergency in several communities in several part of the province. See the owners scramble to evacuate their pets. Full coverage: Alberta Floods

With floods raging in the province, Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith has been helping with pet rescue around High River, Alberta, area. These images of the pets rescued from the floods have been posted on Danielle Smith - Wildrose Facebook page.

With floods raging in the province, Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith has been helping with pet rescue around High River, Alberta, area. These images of the pets rescued from the floods have been posted on Danielle Smith - Wildrose Facebook page.

With floods raging in the province, Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith has been helping with pet rescue around High River, Alberta, area. These images of the pets rescued from the floods have been posted on Danielle Smith - Wildrose Facebook page.

With floods raging in the province, Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith has been helping with pet rescue around High River, Alberta, area. These images of the pets rescued from the floods have been posted on Danielle Smith - Wildrose Facebook page.

With floods raging in the province, Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith has been helping with pet rescue around High River, Alberta, area. These images of the pets rescued from the floods have been posted on Danielle Smith - Wildrose Facebook page.

With floods raging in the province, Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith has been helping with pet rescue around High River, Alberta, area. These images of the pets rescued from the floods have been posted on Danielle Smith - Wildrose Facebook page.

Emergency Declared In Southern Alberta After Heavy Flooding

CANMORE, CANADA - JUNE 21: Mike Sommers carries his dog Kratos through the floodwater outside his apartment June 21, 2013 in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Widespread flooding caused by torrential rains washed out bridges and roads prompting the evacuation of thousnds. (Photo by John Gibson/Getty Images)

Kevan Yaets swims after his cat Momo to safety as the flood waters sweep him downstream and submerge the cab in High River, Alberta on June 20, 2013 after the Highwood River overflowed its banks. Hundreds of people have been evacuated with volunteers and emergency crews helping to aid stranded residents.

Kevan Yaets swims after his cat Momo to safety as the flood waters sweep him downstream and submerge the cab in High River, Alberta on June 20, 2013 after the Highwood River overflowed its banks. Hundreds of people have been evacuated with volunteers and emergency crews helping to aid stranded residents.

Redford on flooding

Alberta Premier Alison Redford on how her province is responding to the flood crisis

Residents wade through flood waters after an evacuation order following heavy rains caused flooding, closed roads, and forced evacuation in High River, Alta., Thursday, June 20, 2013.

Residents wade through flood waters after an evacuation order following heavy rains caused flooding, closed roads, and forced evacuation in High River, Alta., Thursday, June 20, 2013.

Kevan Yaets swims after his cat Momo to safety as the flood waters sweep him downstream and submerge the cab in High River, Alberta on June 20, 2013 after the Highwood River overflowed its banks. Hundreds of people have been evacuated with volunteers and emergency crews helping to aid stranded residents.

Kevan Yaets swims after his cat Momo to safety as the flood waters sweep him downstream and submerge the cab in High River, Alberta on June 20, 2013 after the Highwood River overflowed its banks. Hundreds of people have been evacuated with volunteers and emergency crews helping to aid stranded residents.

Emergency Declared In Southern Alberta After Heavy Flooding

CANMORE, CANADA- JUNE 21: A woman walks along the edge of Eagle Terrace Road which collapsed into the river, looks at the destruction along the Cougar Creek June 21, 2013 in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Widespread flooding caused by torrential rains washed out bridges and roads prompting the evacuation of thousnds. (Photo by John Gibson/Getty Images)

Alberta flooding emergency

The city of Calgary and several Alberta communities are under a state of emergency due to severe flooding from heavy rains